How Many Syllables In Startle?
2syllables
Startle has 2 syllables, star-tle. It is a disyllabic word.
startle
/ˈstɑː.təl/ UK /ˈstɑːr.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, star.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stɑː.təl/
Division By Letters
star-tle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Startle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | st | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Startle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in startle?
Startle has 2 syllables, star-tle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɑː.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in startle?
The first syllable, star, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of startle?
Startle has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide startle into syllables?
By sound, stɑː.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, star-tle.